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Joshua M. Bernstein

Joshua M. Bernstein has written for The New York Times, Details, New York magazine, and Imbibe, where he's a contributing editor. He is also the author of Brewed Awakening and the Complete Beer Course. He lives in Brooklyn, where he leads homebrew tours.

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This Watermelon Beer Is Not the Wine Cooler You Think It Is

Why we'll be drinking New Belgium's Juicy Watermelon all summer—and not ironically.
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6 Beer Trends to Look Out for in 2017

Buh-bye pumpkin spice. Hello fruit and... vegetables?!
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Maple Syrup In Beer Is Surprisingly Delicious

Don't worry—it's nothing like pumpkin beers.
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IPAs for People Who *Think* They Hate Them

Think you really hate IPAs? We guarantee we've got one you'll actually like.
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You’re Either Gonna Love Cucumber Beer or Loathe It

Refreshing cucumber beers are in your future this summer—and trust us, they don't taste like pickles.
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An Ode to Pilsners, the Underappreciated Water of Beers

These new, not-watery pilsners are about to be your summer jam.
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Bored by IPA? Here Are the Craft Beer Trends to Crush in 2016

Pucker up, craft beer is getting sour this year.
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Tropical-Flavored Beers are Vacations in a Bottle

Coconut, pineapple, and even passionfruit have found a (delicious) place in craft beer.
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Yes, There Actually Are Oysters in That Oyster Stout

You may think that infusing stouts, saisons, and pale ales with clams, lobsters, and oysters sounds like a terrible idea, but it's actually a classic brewing technique—and flavor pairing—putting a hint of the sea in each bottle.
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All the Hottest New Beer Trends—Or, I Tried Hundreds of Beers so You Don't Have To

From tropical fruit-infused Berliner weisses and nitro IPAs to foraged-bark beers and dry-hopped sour brews, the Great American Beer Festival showcased hundreds of exciting and bizarre trends for beer-lovers to get excited about.
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Sorry, Pumpkin. This Fall, We're Drinking Oktoberfest Beers

Get in the mood for fall this year with a traditional Bavarian-style märzen lager, a rich, versatile beer that's taking American craft breweries by storm.
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Does That IPA Taste Different? American Breweries are Learning to Kill Their Darlings

On the evolution of American craft beers since 2000.
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Going Out for a Beer? Don't Forget to Bring the Kids

On why it's okay to bring kids to a bar.
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The Beers to Drink All Summer Long

Citrus + beer. This is your summer drinking mantra.
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Pound the Pavement and Some Brews: The Intersection of Running and Beer

Brewery-sponsored runs and chugging-required beer miles demonstrate that there's ample opportunity to pound the pavement and brews.
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Breweries Look Beyond the Beer and to... Murals?!

Forget art museums. Just visit a brewery for some really cool and unique pieces.
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Breweries Are the Hot New Spot for Restaurant Pop-Ups

Breweries are loaning square footage to restaurants, who set up for one-off events, recurring engagements, or weeks-long residencies.
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For an Extra Caffeine Fix, Try Beer With Coffee

Need an extra caffeine boost? Put beer in your coffee.